Prayers

Heavenly Father, as we gather in prayer, we ask for the guidance and inspiration of our school patron, St Edmund, who led a life based on Gospel values and the belief in the power of God.

We pray that like Edmund, each of us will personally come to believe that, “I can do all things with the help of God who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13) and that together our school community may grow ever closer to you and to one another.

May our school be a place that reaches out to the wider community and is mindful of the environment around us.

We pray in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Amen

Bullying

All children are entitled to an education free from humiliation, oppression and abuse.

Don’t ignore bullying – it won’t go away on its own and it may get worse.

Tell someone you trust – such as a teacher, parent or friend.

Remember – it’s not your fault. No one deserves to be bullied

St Edmunds Anti-Bullying Policy

Bullying and intimidation can cause physical and psychological pain to the victim as well as feelings of isolation, loneliness, insecurity and anxiety.

At St Edmund’s we pride ourselves on the caring and supportive relationships that exist at all levels within our community. For this reason, we take a very serious view of any incidents of bullying or intimidating behavior that may occur from time to time.

The School’s Anti-Bullying Policy is rigorous and simple:-

BULLYING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED IN ANY FORM,THIS INCLUDES ‘CYBER-BULLYING’ SUCH AS HURTFUL TEXT MESSAGING, EMAILING, & SOCIAL-NETWORK SITE POSTING.

I WILL NEVER BE A BYSTANDER TO BULLYING & TEASING LANGUAGE. IF I HEAR IT, I WILL CALL IT OUT & IF I CAN, I WILL STOP IT. BY ADDING MY NAME I PROMISE TO STAND UP FOR FAIRNESS, KINDNESS AND NEVER BE A BYSTANDER.

Remember that through life’s ups and downs we can help.

So do not suffer in silence. Tell a teacher / parent / friend / School Website.

Help & Advice

For Children who are in trouble or dangerInternet Safety (E-Safety) Advice for Parents & Children Help & advice if you are being Bullied. Help & Advice if you are being Cyber-BulliedReport inappropriate web content involving Children